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TASTEMAKERS Tastemakers adds to its line of nostalgic arcade cabinets with Arcade1Up Pacman and Arcade1Up Galaga. Kids can outrun ghosts and collect Pac-Dots while navigating Pac-Man through his maze in a game of PacMan,, or use maneuvers and well-timed shots to take down aliens and score as many points as possible in Galaga. Available in January, both cabinets feature original gameplay, artwork, and joystick configuration. For adults, risers are available for elevated gameplay.
Looney Tunes Mash’ems
BASIC FUN! Basic Fun! expands its line of Mash’ems to include Looney Tunes and Scooby Doo characters. Kids can mash, twist, and stretch these soft, water-filled collectibles. The six new characters in each series will be available in the spring. Basic Fun! also introduces a line of battling robot figures, vehicles, and play sets based on the new Netflix Original animated series, Robozuna, which will debut this fall. The robust product line highlights all of the Combatabots from the series, and each toy includes unique action features that match the characters’ individual battle moves. YouTube star Ali A is also integrated into the toys. Not only will he be part of the video and influencer content, but he is the voice of Clunk, one of the Combatabots.
BONKERS TOYS Bonkers Toys adds to its Ryan’s World line of toys based on the popular Ryan ToysReview YouTube channel. There will be new assortments in the spring and fall. Ryan ToysReview is the most popular kids’ and family channel on YouTube, boasting more than 20 billion video views, and more than 16 million subscribers. No two Giant Mystery Eggs are the same. Each egg is filled with surprises, including an exclusive lights and sounds vehicle, ultra-rare figures, special slime and putty, a limited-edition squishy, plush, and more. New versions of the egg will come out each season. Kids can collect their own mystery figures based on characters in Ryan’s videos with Mystery Blind Bag Figures. There are 12 figures in the first assortment—each with its own accessory—including rare and ultra-rare versions. Featured in blind capsules, Mystery Goo combines goo with a blind unboxing experience. There are seven different colors in the first assortment, including Nasty Neon, Icky Indigo, the rare Grody Gold, and more. Ryan’s World Mystery Putty features seven different cosmic colors, all in blind eggs. Colors include Shiny Silver, Glitter Gold, and the very rare Molten Orange. Based on Ryan’s most popular videos, the Mystery Squishy assortment includes Red Titan, Gus the Gummy Gator, Scientist Ryan, the rare Combo Panda, and more. Each squishy comes in a blind capsule. Ryan’s World 2 Pack Figures are packaged so one is seen and one is a surprise. Kids can unbox the ultra-rare Dark Titan not available anywhere else. Kids can race to the finish line with pull-back vehicles. The Ryan’s Racers 2 Pack features a variety of two-pack combinations, including race cars, emergency vehicles, and rocket ships. Medium Size Vehicles with Figure have four vehicles for kids to choose from, including Ryan’s Rocket Ship, Race Rod, Sky Fighter, and the Patrol Car. Each vehicle features pull-back action and a removable figure to collect. The Electronic Dinosaur is a soft plush that makes dinosaur sounds. Kids can choose from T. rex or Triceratops versions. All of the items are made for kids ages 3 and up.
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THE TOY BOOK | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2018 | toybook.com
